Benoit Touquette

Fait-Main Toyon Vineyards Chardonnay

9.546 ratings
9.57 pro ratings
Carneros, North Coast, California, USA
Chardonnay
Duck, Shellfish, Goose, Mushrooms, Manchego & Parmesan, Game, Pork, Squash & Root Vegetables, Chicken, Turkey, Cheddar & Gruyere, Meaty & Oily Fish, White Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Cream Sauces
Top Notes For
Andrew S

A very classy Chardonnay. I was a bit surprised to enjoy it so much, and think it has evolved beautifully. Very well proportioned with pear/apple/lemon fruits, hints of mint and saline.

A very classy Chardonnay. I was a bit surprised to enjoy it so much, and think it has evolved beautifully. Very well proportioned with pear/apple/lemon fruits, hints of mint and saline.

Aug 27th, 2020
Shawn R

14 is all that! If you can find it buy it.

14 is all that! If you can find it buy it.

Apr 7th, 2019
Shay A
9.5

Wow! What a stellar Chardonnay! For national Chardonnay day, I wanted to open something special. I’d never had this, but @Shawn R knew I was wanting to try and was happy to help me get one.

This is a harmonious marriage of white burgundy (chassagne-Montrachet) and Aubert. Reminds me of a leaner version of Aubert’s Lauren. Crisp at pop and pour. Needs a 30-45min decant. Marzipan, honeyed cashews, and mineral driven. Slowly gives way to lemon cream and tropical notes (mango?). Complex. Lovely. Delicious! Need more of this.

Wow! What a stellar Chardonnay! For national Chardonnay day, I wanted to open something special. I’d never had this, but @Shawn R knew I was wanting to try and was happy to help me get one.

This is a harmonious marriage of white burgundy (chassagne-Montrachet) and Aubert. Reminds me of a leaner version of Aubert’s Lauren. Crisp at pop and pour. Needs a 30-45min decant. Marzipan, honeyed cashews, and mineral driven. Slowly gives way to lemon cream and tropical notes (mango?). Complex. Lovely. Delicious! Need more of this.

May 24th, 2018
David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.4

Nice finesse and precision. Lots of citrus notes, white florals, green apple with a touch of golden apple, lemon, lime candy, very good acidity and fine, elegant finish. This is a Chardonnay that should age 3-4 years before you drink it.

Nice finesse and precision. Lots of citrus notes, white florals, green apple with a touch of golden apple, lemon, lime candy, very good acidity and fine, elegant finish. This is a Chardonnay that should age 3-4 years before you drink it.

Jan 13th, 2018
Shawn R

Nose passes as an SB, the finish tells you it is a Cali Chardonnay. Delish. @David L the finish is SICK!!

Nose passes as an SB, the finish tells you it is a Cali Chardonnay. Delish. @David L the finish is SICK!!

Nov 17th, 2017
Shawn R

Last of the my 14, PnP. Drink now.

Last of the my 14, PnP. Drink now.

1 person found it helpfulJun 7th, 2019
Howard Greenfield

Crisp and delicious

Crisp and delicious

Jun 25th, 2022
Joe Roth

Aging nicely.

Aging nicely.

Jun 24th, 2020
Joe Roth

Nice, crisp Chardonnay.

Nice, crisp Chardonnay.

Nov 27th, 2019
Daniel Taub

@Benoit Touquette yummy!

Feb 19th, 2019